Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka have been children?s favoritesfor generations. Now their two books are available in one stunningedition! In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the gates of WillyWonka?s chocolate factory are opening at last . . . and only fivechildren will be allowed inside. And then in Charlie and the GreatGlass Elevator, Charlie and Willy Wonka are back in a fantasticjourney to outer space.
“我不敢说自己是什么样的人,但是肯定要比你想象的好很多。” 本书的主人公是一名叫August(小名Auggie)的小男孩。他善良又聪明,但是生下来相貌“奇丑”,以致于家人一直不敢送他上学。转眼Auggie就十岁了,家人不得已还是把他送到了Beecher小学读五年级。适应校园对新生来说总是艰难的,何况是Auggie这种长相的男孩。他宁愿顶着太阳也要带着头盔,不想让别人看到他的脸。尽管如此,他仍然摆脱不掉同学的白眼和嘲笑。但每每当他灰心丧气的时候,生活又会带来转机,给他坚持往下走的勇气。Auggie终能扭转偏见,让同学们接受自己吗? I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking,it's probably worse. August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity thatprevented him from going to a mainstream school--until now. He'sabout to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever beenthe
"LowryreturnstothemetaphoricalfutureworldofherNewbery-winningTheGiver....Plentyofmaterialforthoughtanddiscussionhere,plusatouchofmagicandatantalizinghintaboutthepreviousbook’sfamouslyambiguousending."(6/15/00)KirkusReviewswithPointers "Lowryisamasteratcreatingworlds,bothrealandimagined,andthisincarnationofourcivilizationsometimeinthefutureisoneofherstrongestcreations."—Booklist,starredreview(6/1/00)Booklist,ALA,StarredReview
The valiant night elves have been shattered by the loss of theirbeloved general. The black dragon, Neltharion, has claimed theDemon Soul and scattered the mighty dragonflights to the winds.Above all, the demonlord, Archimonde, has led the Burning Legion tothe very brink of victory over Kalimdor. As the land and itsdenizens reel from this unstoppable evil, a terror beyond allreckoning draws ever nearer from the Well of Eternity'sdepths... In the final, apocalyptic chapter of this epic trilogy, thedragon-mage Krasus and the young druid Malfurion must riskeverything to save Azeroth from utter destruction. Banding togetherthe dwarves, tauren and furbolg races, the heroes hope to spark analliance to stand against the might of the Burning Legion. For ifthe Demon Soul should fall into the Legion's hands, all hope forthe world will be lost. This then, is the hour...where past andfuture collide!
Harry Potter is preparing to leave the Dursleys and Privet Drivefor the last time. But the future that awaits him is full ofdanger, not only for him, but for anyone close to him - and Harryhas already lost so much. Only by destroying Voldemort's remainingHorcruxes can Harry free himself and overcome the Dark Lord'sforces of evil. In this dramatic conclusion to "The Harry PotterSeries", Harry must leave his most loyal friends behind, and in afinal perilous journey find the strength and the will to face histerrifying destiny: a deadly confrontation that is his alone tofight. In this thrilling climax to the phenomenally bestsellingseries, J.K. Rowling reveals all to her eagerly waitingreaders.
He holds the secret that can end the world. The truth: Nicholas Flamel was born in Paris on September 28, 1330.Nearly 700 years later, he is acknowledged as the greatestAlchemyst of his day. It is said that he discovered the secret ofeternal life. The records show that he died in 1418. But his tomb is empty. The legend: Nicholas Flamel lives. But only because he has beenmaking the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal lifeis hidden within the book he protects—the Book of Abraham the Mage.It's the most powerful book that has ever existed. In the wronghands, it will destroy the world. That's exactly what Dr. John Deeplans to do when he steals it. Humankind won't know what'shappening until it's too late. And if the prophecy is right, Sophieand Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the worldas we know it. Sometimes legends are true. And Sophie and Josh Newman are about to find themselves in themiddle of the greatest legend of all time. From the Hardcover edition.
While visiting HorrorLand, Marco Gonzales and his friendGabriella Smith find a rare edition of the The Wizard of Ooze atJonathan Chiller's HorrorLand shop. The Ooze is a popular graphicnovel series about an evil mutant who is made of oil sludge. Marcois excited because in the back of the comic are secret instructionson how to gain your own super powers. Unfortunately, aftermentioning the special edition at a comic convention, a couple ofunsavory characters want the book, including a guy dressed in anOoze costume. Marco could really use those super powers right aboutnow!
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me! I run a newspaper, but my true passion is writing tales of adventure. Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun. They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise! When Trap got mouse-napped in Transratania, it was up to Thea and me to rescue him. Little did I know that Transratania is the land of vampire mice! Oh, would I ever make it back to my nice, safe mousehole alive?
The Cam Jansen series is perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books. The first fifteen books in the series have received updated covers, and the series redesign continues with books 16-22, bringing new life to these perennial bestsellers.
A volume that's sure to be treasured for years to come, this50th anniversary edition of a children's classic contains the threetales of My Father's Dragon: Elmer and the Dragon, The Dragons ofBlueland , and the title story.
When humanity expanded beyond the safety of Earth to newstars and horizons, they never dreamed what dangers they wouldencounter there. When the alien juggernaut known as the Covenantdeclared holy war on the fragile human empire, millions of liveswere lost - but millions of heroes rose to the challenge. In suchfar-reaching conflict, not many of the stories of these heroes,both human and alien, have a chance to become legend. Thiscollection holds stories that dive into the depths of the vast Halouniverse, not only from the perspective of those who fought anddied to save humanity, but also from those who vowed to wipehumanity out of existence.
Samantha Byrd is a klutz. An accident waiting to happen. Andthat makes her the least popular member of the girls' basketballteam. But all of that is about to change. Sam's met someone who cangrant her three wishes. Too bad Sam wasn't more careful when she asked for eachone... It's another fan-favorite prequel to R.L. Stine's blockbusterGOOSEBUMPS HORRORLAND series. Now with all-new bonus materialsincluding an author interview and more!
Tiffany Aching is a trainee witch — now working for theseriously scary Miss Treason. But when Tiffany witnesses the DarkDance — the crossover from summer to winter — she does what no onehas ever done before and leaps into the dance. Into the oldeststory there ever is. And draws the attention of the wintersmithhimself. As Tiffany-shaped snowflakes hammer down on the land, can Tiffanydeal with the consequences of her actions? Even with the help ofGranny Weatherwax and the Nac Mac Feegle — the fightin’, thievin’pictsies who are prepared to lay down their lives for their “bigwee hag.” Wintersmith is the third title in an exuberant series cracklingwith energy and humour. It follows The Wee Free Men.--From theHardcover edition.
A paperback edition of E.B. White's classic novel about onesmall mouse on a very big adventure With black and whiteillustrations. Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a familyof humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his olderbrother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy andthoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure. Stuart's greatestadventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird namedMargalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down,Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life.He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend?
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In the world of Erdas, four children are about to discover if they have a spirit animal, a rare bond between human and beast that gives great powers to both. Separated by vast distances, Conor. Abeke Meilin, and Rollan each see a flash of light... and then the animals emerge.
They called her Water Claire. When she washed up on their shore, no one knew that she came from a society where emotions and colors didn't exist. That she had become a Vessel at age thirteen. That she had carried a Product at age fourteen. That it had been stolen from her body. Claire had a son. But what became of him she never knew. What was his name? Was he even alive? She was supposed to forget him, but that was impossible. Now Claire will stop at nothing to find her child, even if it means making an unimaginable sacrifice. Son thrusts readers once again into the chilling world of the Newbery Medal winning book, "The Giver," as well as "Gathering Blue "and "Messenger "where a new hero emerges. In this thrilling series finale, the startling and long-awaited conclusion to Lois Lowry's epic tale culminates in a final clash between good and evil.
Now a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Taylor Swift, Alexander Skarsgard, and Brenton Thwaites This boxed set includes the complete Newbery Medal–winning Giver Quartet series: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. In addition, it includes a new and exclusive map of the Giver world. Enter this dystopian, futuristic world through all four of these refreshed hardcovers on a page-turning dystopian journey that concludes the masterpiece The Giver started twenty years ago. A great deal and the perfect gift for a fan's library! For more information about Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet, visit www.hmhbooks.com/thegiverquartet .
In each Geronimo Stilton book, another funny, cheesy adventureis always right around the corner. Each book is fast-paced, withlively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 willlove. I, Geronimo Stilton, am no sportsmouse. But that didn't stopGrandfather William from dragging me to a golf tournament so Icould be his caddie! Once I arrived, who should I bump into but myfriend Kornelius Von Kickpaw, a.k.a. Special Agent 00K. Someone wasplotting to steal the Super Mouse Cup, and it was up to me andKornelius to crack the case!
Jumpin' gerbil babies, I was so excited! I was heading to America for the first time ever. Thea, Trap, and Benjamin were all coming with me. And we were going to visit a real ranch and go riding and herding cattle cowboy-style! It was sure to be my most whisker-licking-good adventure yet.***This is the first Geronimo adventure set in the U.S. and written specifically for the U.S. market.*** 作者简介: Geronimo Stilton was born in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. He is Rattus Emeritus of Mousomorphic Literature and Neo-Ratonic Comparative Philosophy. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton collects antique cheese rinds and plays golf. But what he most enjoys is telling stories to his nephew Benjamin.